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Updated October 2026

SurfacedBy vs Visby AI

More platforms with deeper analytics vs funnel-based tracking with content generation. Here's how they compare.

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The Quick Verdict

Visby AI and SurfacedBy both make AI visibility accessible but with different strengths. Visby offers funnel-based tracking, social proof monitoring, and built-in content generation. Its plans include three engine slots chosen from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. Both tools generate content. Perplexity and Google AI Mode are not listed in Visby's current plan coverage. SurfacedBy monitors up to 7 AI platforms across plans and add-ons at a lower price ($29/mo vs $79/mo), includes Perplexity and Google AI Mode, and provides research-backed recommendation types with executive briefs. If you want funnel-stage visibility with social proof tracking, Visby fills that niche. If you want broader coverage and actionable optimization guidance at a lower price, SurfacedBy is the stronger choice.

Feature Comparison

How the two platforms compare across monitoring, analytics, and pricing.

SurfacedByVisby AI

Monitoring

AI platforms monitored

4 included by tier (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode); Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek as add-onsChoose 3 from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Google AI Overviews

Perplexity tracking

All paid plansNot listed

Google AI Overviews

Supplementary detection on Professional+Selectable in the three engine slots

Google AI Mode

Professional+Not listed

Check frequency

Daily Check + Full Check45 to 750+ answers/mo (one run per prompt per engine at plan quotas)

Analytics & Insights

AI Visibility Score

Funnel-based tracking (TOFU/MOFU/BOFU)

Social proof monitoring (G2, Trustpilot)

Citations view

AI Content Readiness Score

Actionable recommendations

21 types with action stepsAutomated GEO tasks

Executive Brief

Not documented

Weekly Action Brief

Not documented

AI-generated articles

Content drafts for approval5-25/mo by plan

AI traffic revenue analysis

Native attribution on all paid plans (plus GA4)Via GA4

Pricing & Access

Starting price

$29/mo (3 platforms)$79/mo (3 platforms)

Free AI visibility check

30 real checks, 3 platformsNot listed; free Starter trial

Free trial

7 daysAvailable; duration not stated on pricing page

Pricing Comparison

SurfacedBy starts at $29/mo. 4 included by tier (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode); Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek as add-ons. Visby starts at $79/mo with three engine slots from four options.

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SurfacedBy

Up to 7 platforms across plans and add-ons

Starter
$29/mo

1 domain , 15 prompts , 3 platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) , Daily Check + Full Check

Professional
$99/mo

5 domains , 100 prompts , 4 AI platforms (adds Google AI Mode) + AI Overviews , Content, community + outreach

Agency
$299/mo

10 fully monitored domains , 350 prompts , 4 AI platforms + AI Overviews , Command center + read/write API

Every plan starts with a 7-day trial. Free AI visibility check with 30 real AI answers across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Run a free check.

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Visby AI

3 platforms, funnel tracking + content

Starter
$79/mo

15 prompts , 1 domain , 3 platforms , 5 articles/mo

Growth
$199/mo

90 prompts , 3 domains , 3 platforms , 15 articles/mo , 3 seats

Enterprise
Custom

250+ prompts , 5+ domains , 25 articles/mo , Expert consultation

A free trial of Starter is offered; its duration is not stated.

Visby's entry price is 3x higher ($29/mo vs $79/mo). Compare the engines included in each plan.

Where SurfacedBy leads

Broader Platform Options

4 included by tier (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode); Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek as add-ons. Visby includes three engine slots chosen from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Google AI Overviews; Perplexity and Google AI Mode are not listed.

Lower Entry Price

Start at $29/mo. Visby starts at $79/mo, 3x the entry price; compare the exact engines and content allowance you need.

Recommendations and Action Plans

SurfacedBy offers 21 types with action steps, executive briefs and weekly action plans. Visby also advertises prioritized technical and content GEO tasks.

Where Visby AI leads

Funnel-Based Tracking & Social Proof

Visby breaks down visibility by customer journey stage (TOFU/MOFU/BOFU) and monitors which Reddit, G2, and Trustpilot reviews are being cited by AI platforms.

Content Generation & Revenue Analysis

Built-in GEO-optimized article generation (5-25/mo) and AI traffic revenue analysis via GA4 integration. See which AI visits convert into actual revenue.

Which one should you choose?

Choose SurfacedBy if...

  • You need Perplexity and Google AI Mode monitoring
  • You want access to 7 AI platforms across plans and add-ons
  • You want to start at $29/mo instead of $79/mo
  • You want native AI traffic and conversion attribution, not GA4 alone
  • You need executive briefs and weekly action plans
  • You want AI Content Readiness scoring
  • You want a free AI visibility check before committing

Choose Visby AI if...

  • You want funnel-based tracking (TOFU/MOFU/BOFU)
  • You want bundled monthly article generation quotas
  • You want automated GEO tasks prioritized for you

SurfacedBy is our own product. We've done our best to represent competitors accurately based on their public pricing pages and documentation, each checked on the date shown on its page and all of them since October 2026. We encourage you to try each tool yourself. Pricing and features may have changed since publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Visby AI track Perplexity or Google AI Mode?
Neither is listed in current plan coverage. Visby includes three engine slots chosen from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. SurfacedBy can monitor 7 AI platforms across plans and add-ons, including Perplexity and Google AI Mode.
What is Visby's funnel-based tracking?
Visby breaks down your AI visibility by customer journey stage: top-of-funnel (awareness), middle-of-funnel (consideration), and bottom-of-funnel (decision). This helps you understand where in the buying process AI mentions your brand. SurfacedBy does not currently offer funnel-stage categorization.
Does Visby offer content generation?
Yes. Visby includes 5 to 25 articles per month by plan. SurfacedBy also generates content drafts for approval and offers 21 types with action steps, plus community replies and publisher outreach drafts.
Which tool offers more platforms for less money?
SurfacedBy starts at $29/mo: 4 included by tier (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode); Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek as add-ons. Visby starts at $79/mo with three engine slots from its four-platform list. Compare the exact platform set you need, including any add-ons.

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